Junior Accountant

Parker Connect; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Sharjah is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage cash receipts, support invoicing and collections for the Middle East, and handle accounts payable. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, coupled with 2-3 years of experience and proficiency in accounting software. This role involves compliance with accounting standards, preparing for audits, and assisting with administrative logistics. A proactive and detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cash receipts activity and recording.
• Support accounts receivable management for the Middle East region.
• Handle accounts payable related set up and preparation for payments.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Provide support for strategic decision-making through transaction analysis.
• Support compliance with relevant accounting standards and laws.
• Prepare for internal and external audits as needed.
• Assist in bank guarantee applications and liaising with customers.

Skills

Proficient in spoken and written English

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Intermediate proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems

Intermediate to advanced excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

Junior Accountant

Responsibilities

1. Maintain daily cash receipts activity and recording, inclusive of reconciliations
2. Support accounts receivable management, including invoicing and collections, for Middle East region
3. Handle accounts payable related set up, preparation for payments as well as related reconciliations
4. Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures
5. Provide support for strategic decision-making through transaction analysis / trends
6. Support compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws and regulations (i.e. taxes and certificates)
7. Prepare, assist and liaise with auditors related to internal and external audits as needed
8. Assist in preparing bank guarantee applications and liaising with customers for issuance.
9. Assist in coordinating administrative and logistics requirements to PRO consultancy and logistic companies.

Requirements

1. Proficient in spoken and written English
2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
3. 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferred.
4. Solid understanding of accounting principles
5. Intermediate proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems – quick learner
6. Intermediate to advanced excel skills preferred